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AI Development in India Must Focus on Affordability and Efficiency, Says Bureau Official

New Delhi, April 17: Ravi Shankar Prajapati, Joint Director of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, emphasized on Thursday that Indias artificial int

Local Girl Harshita Verma Achieves 99.8% in CBSE Class 10 Exams

Kathua, April 17: Sixteen-year-old Harshita Verma from Gujjar Chak village, located just 500 meters to 1 kilometer from the India-Pakistan intern

Womens Reservation Act 2023 comes into force: Gazette notification

It is not immediately known why the act was notified in the midst of the debate in Parliament to amend the same law; Congress terms the move abso

Amit Shah Refutes Oppositions Misleading Claims on Delimitation: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 17: Amidst the political uproar over the delimitation issue, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched a sharp attack on th

Pakistans Role in Iran-U.S. Talks: More PR Than Reality, Report Claims

Stockholm, April 17: A recent report suggests that Pakistan played a significant role as a peace mediator during the Iran-U.S. talks held in Isla

Man arrested for duping 500 women online

NIA Seeks Custody of 12 Accused in Mothabari Violence Case

Kolkata, April 17: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested custody of 12 individuals among the 49 arrested in connection with the M

J&K Police file chargesheet against 10 accused part of doctors terror module

The accused formed a highly clandestine module, actively engaged in radicalisation, recruitment, and operational preparations for carrying out te

Edappadi Palaniswami will be punished for his betrayalon May 4: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

On the allegation of Palaniswami that DMK is speaking against womens reservation, Stalin says the matter is about delimitation, not reservation;

India Strengthens Ties at Portugals Independence Day Celebration

New Delhi, April 17: Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary (West) Siby George represented India at the celebration of Portugals Independence Day and

Distribution of 8,000 gift coupons: DMK supporters booked

DMK supporters allegedly made door-to-door visits to distribute the gift coupons

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Reviews Fire Service Summer Action Plan

New Delhi, April 17: Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu conducted a review of the Delhi Fire Services Summer Action Plan on Thursday. The focus of t

Two ophthalmologists win awards for educational films

Congress Has Always Supported Womens Reservation: Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur, April 17: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, stated on Thursday that the Congress party has alw

Kia creates exclusive parking at Rajinikanths tribute event

LPG autorickshaws wait in queues as fuel outlets go dry

Two held for sexual assault on minor boys

Cases filed in Madras High Court regarding Vijay and Tamilisai Soundararajans assets

Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chi

Madhya Pradesh Police Mandates Written Justification for Arrests

Bhopal, April 17: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the rights of arrested individuals, the Madhya Pradesh Police has implemented a ne

South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Weapons Charges

Cape Town, April 17: South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for weapons-related offenses. Malem

Irfan Khans Heartwarming Gesture for His Wife Amid Illness

Mumbai, April 17: The legendary actor Irfan Khan may no longer be with us, but his memories continue to resonate in the hearts of many. His son,

Punjab Kings Make History with Victory Over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 17: Punjab Kings (PBKS) achieved a historic milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7

Govt. Asked To Modify Fire Safety Rules For Low-budget Institutions

The All India Muslim Educational Society and the Confederation of Minority Institutions submitted a set of recommendations, asking the government

Residents demand boost for small industries and water supply for agriculture in Jolarpet

As per estimates, around 40,000 persons, mostly women, were directly engaged in 550 clusters of incense stick-making units

Telangana: 2 Persons Die; 4 Hurt in Road Accident

Aswaraopeta police reached the spot and shifted the injured to Government General Hospital, Khammam for treatment. A case has been registered and

The leap to becoming the best in the world

The 20-year-old Ayush Shettys run to the Badminton Asia Championships title clash on the back of victories over three top-10 players points to a

Ikra Hasan Raises Concerns Over Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: Samajwadi Party MP Ikra Hasan has raised serious questions regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the governments approach

Irans Drones Used Against Themselves: Insights from Admiral Bradley Cooper

Washington, April 17: The United States has reported a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies

T.N. Assembly election: Tiruchi woman ends life after alleged assault over distribution of gifts; six arrested

Sail to Papikondalu: Call to Allow Tourists Through Polavaram Project to Gandi Pochamma Boat Point

If tourists are allowed to pass through the Polavaram project, the distance will be around 47 km

MPs of Left parties question delimitation, back womens reservation

The Union government is committing an injustice towards States that have performed well in population control, Left parties say

BJP Files Complaint Against TMC Over AI-Generated Content Targeting Modi and Shah

Kolkata, April 17: The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reached out to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday. Th

Arshdeep Singh Credits Ricky Ponting for Stellar Performance in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 17: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue their winning streak in IPL 2026. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS defeated the Mumba

High Court dismisses Karti Chidambarams writ for speedy disposal of plea to de-freeze salary account

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Surender refuse to issue any such direction to the National Company Law Tribunal

BIS organises programme on safety standards for toys

Telangana Records Seasons First 44C Heatwave

IMD has forecast that the current spell is expected to continue for the next two to three days, with daytime temperatures remaining high and even

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Hansika Motwani Reflects on Her Career Milestones and Early Successes

Mumbai, April 17: Actress Hansika Motwani has established herself through hard work and dedication. Starting her career as a child artist, she ha

Bengal Elections Trigger Domestic Help Crisis in Delhi-NCR

Migrant workers return home to vote, leaving households scrambling

Akhilesh seeks quota for OBC and Muslim women

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Act to delay the census and demanded inclusion of OBC and Muslim women in the quo

Public Grievance and Guidance Cell (PGGC) inaugurated at RERA Office

To provide accessible guidance, accurate information, and complaint-filing support on various aspects of the real estate sector

Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: 'I think, as an actor, it is good to feel the fear of failing miserably. I think you should...' - inspiring lessons on overcoming failure, why fear is the key to success and growth by Sweeney Todd, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory actor

Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: He emphasizes the necessity of embracing fear and taking risks, viewing it as a crucial ingredient for growth an

Tamil Nadu Polls: Targeting BJP, not AIADMK, as it sets agenda, shapes narrative, says PTR

Tamil Nadu's IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan highlights the DMK's focus on the BJP in upcoming polls. He addresses concerns over Hindi imposit

Major Crackdown on Fake Ghee Racket in Surat: Two Arrested

Surat, April 17: Authorities in Surat have launched a significant operation against adulterated ghee, seizing 2,029 kilograms of fake ghee and ar

Marriage of Kumbh Mela woman: MP police team in Kochi

Karnataka Congress Faces Backlash Over Candidate Selection for Davanagere Seat

Bengaluru, April 17: The Davanagere Assembly seat in Karnataka has become a focal point of controversy following the death of senior Congress lea

Nominated RS MP Harivansh to be elected deputy chairman as opposition to boycott polls

Harivansh is set for a third consecutive term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman after receiving the sole nomination. The Opposition, however, will b

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Tamil Nadu Polls: Beyond caste lines, the rise of TVK's Vijay explained

Tamil Nadu's film stars find political success often linked to their caste-neutral identities. Actors like Vijay and Rajinikanth appeal across co

Mercury in Andhra Pradesh Crosses 45 Degrees Celsius in Nandyal

Severe heatwaves are expected in 30 mandals of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam District, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts.

AP Clocks 49,145 Attempts For Self-Enumeration on First Day in Census-2027

This shows AP got a very good response from the citizens

Odisha Launches Marine Spatial Planning for Coastal Development and Conservation

Bhubaneswar, April 17: The Department of Science and Technology in Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Centre

Operational Failure Led To Chhattisgarh's Vedanta Boiler Blast That Killed 20

According to the preliminary report of the Department of Industrial Safety, the explosion was triggered by an operational fault in Boiler-1, with

Amit Vikram Pandey Expresses Admiration for Ravi Kishan on Set of Legal Case 2

Mumbai, April 17: Actor Amit Vikram Pandey recently appeared in the web series Legal Case 2, where he played a lawyer at the Patparganj District

3 bills against Odisha, oppose them: Patnaik to MPs from state

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has appealed to all Members of Parliament from Odisha. He wants them to oppose a new bill in Parliament. Thi

Who is Timmy the whale? From donations to live streams: Viral sensation grips Germany heres why

Timmy, a stranded humpback whale in Germanys Baltic Sea, has become a viral sensation as rescue teams race to save it. First spotted in March, th

More women in the fray, but Tamil Nadu polls remain overwhelmingly male

From just 11 women candidates in 1967, accounting for 1.41% of the total number of candidates, the figure has risen to 443 in 2026, making up 11.

DC Edit | Samrat Has His Task Cut Out In Bihar

In Nitishs time as CM, to resign and then to come back to head the government with a different alignment of forces, was a decisive strategy that

Iran pledged not to have nukes for decades: Trump hints at possible Pakistan visit

President Trump revealed Iran has pledged to forgo nuclear weapons for over two decades, stating the nation has agreed to nearly all terms. He al

HC Chief Justice to Lay Stone For Judicial Guest House in Vizag Tomorrow

Officials have been instructed to ensure strict protocol

Change of Guard Ceremony Canceled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 18

New Delhi, April 17: The Change of Guard ceremony scheduled for April 18 at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not take place this time. This cancellation i

Rising Child Abuse Cases in Pakistan Highlight Systemic Failures in Protecting Vulnerable Groups

Islamabad, April 17: A recent report reveals a troubling increase in child abuse cases in Pakistan. This surge not only reflects a rise in violen

Starlink Outage Hitting US Drone Tests Exposes Pentagon Dependence On SpaceX

The Navy's mishaps with Starlink for its autonomous drone program, which have not been previously reported, highlight the challenges of the US mi

Voters cleared by tribunals up to 2 days before polls can vote: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that voters in West Bengal cleared by appellate tribunals at least two days before polling will be eligible to vote i

Maharashtra Launches Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences

Pune, April 16: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for the Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences

Night Raids in Pakistan Raise Concerns Over Enforced Disappearances

Quetta, April 16: Reports have emerged of enforced disappearances following overnight raids in Pakistan, raising alarm over the ongoing issue. Ac

Voters cleared by tribunals by April 21 or 27 will be able to vote in Assembly polls: Supreme Court order

The order by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant spelt a huge reprieve for citizens whose right to vote was denied in the SIR und

West Bengal assembly elections 2026: SC dismisses plea against EC move to transfer chief secretary, DGP, others

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission of India's orders to transfer senior police officers and bureaucrats i

'Jee Lo Apni Zindagi': Kangana Ranaut's DDLJ Reference In Women's Bill Debate

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday used a Bollywood reference to criticise the Congress party for questioning the government's decision to introdu

Nepals Youngest Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur Rejects Dowry in Weddings

Kathmandu, April 16: Ruby Kumari Thakur, the newly elected Deputy Speaker of Nepals House of Representatives, has declared that she will not atte

Representation of southern States will not go down, a misconception is being spread: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says a major narrative is being built... a misconception is being spread that the southern States will lose seats i

India, Austria seal 15 deals across defence, counter-terrorism, tech and trade

India and Austria have signed fifteen agreements. These cover defence, technology, innovation, and trade. A Joint Working Group will combat cross

Passengers injured as buses collide in Amaravati

No fatality reported, says Guntur SP, adding that a case has been registered and an inquiry is underway

Lokesh tells officials to assign infra works to school management panels

HRD Minister calls for stringent measures for the implementation of face recognition-based attendance in higher education institutions from the c

GVMC prepares summer water action plan, sets aside 25 crore budget

Delimitation wont bring down souths share of seats, Modi, Shah tell Lok Sabha

Amit Shah says those spreading misconceptions... do not understand; he tells Lok Sabha that seats of five southern States will increase from 129

Telangana Power Artisans Defy Termination Threat, Many Continue Their Strike On 9th Day

Genco had earlier ordered that the striking employees must resume duties by 11 am on Thursday, with station heads instructed to collect medical c

Study Reveals How Time Spent On Social Media Affects Brain Of Young Person

The researchers found that the higher daily social media use was significantly associated with lower total cortical thickness.

Enjoy Do Diwane Sahar Mein on OTT: The Magic of Mrunal and Siddhant Awaits

Mumbai, April 16: In cinema, perfect love stories are often portrayed. However, real life is quite different. No one is truly perfect. This reali

Who's Behind The Hits? India's Most-Wanted Terror Figures Fall In Pakistan

Local reports often attribute the eliminations to unidentified gunmen or mysterious circumstances.

Indian Oil ramps up LPG supply by 300% in Bengaluru as shortage hits again

Nod for Vizag Metro hinges on State's financial clearance

Visakhapatnam district administration seeks 600 crore from the State government for private land acquisition under the 11,498 crore Metro Rail pr

Thinking of buying silver bars? Key things you must know before you invest

Silver investment tips: Investing in silver bars offers an accessible entry into physical assets, with size, production method, and brand influen

Delay of LPG Delivery Prompts Many To Run From Pillar To Post, Carrying Cylinders

Logistics under control, there is only 6-days of backlog, argue officials

State extends tenure of M.A. Saleem till August 2027, giving him two-year tenure as Police Chief

Congress, BRS Slam Surya, State BJP Appeals Not To 'Distort' Comments

Lashing out at Surya, minister Ponnam Prabhakar called the BJP MP a foolish person who displayed his sheer ignorance on Telangana

Historic corrective: TDP State chief hails Delimitation Bill

Punjab Kings Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 Showdown

Mumbai, April 16: In the 24th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Thursda

Women bat for 33% reservation Bill, take out bike rally in Visakhapatnam

India-Austria Business Forum Highlights Investment Opportunities, Says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the warm welcome extended to Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker at the Comm